Job Title: Logistics Associate

Department: Operations

Reports to: Operations Manager

Location: Half Moon Bay, CA (Local candidates are encouraged to apply)

Compensation: This is an entry level position - $17 per hour

Benefits: Bonus Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, PTO Plan

JOB SUMMARY

Founded in 2007, Dark Heart Nursery’s mission is to help growers thrive by pioneering innovative products and services. DHN does this by specializing and leading the industry in cultivating high-quality clones for growers across California. Our years of experience allows us to produce premium clones from both popular and emerging lines that perform well in a variety of settings. DHN continues to expand into additional facilities to bring on more capacity and to lower the cost of production. DHN is also an industry leader in cannabis tissue culture and is further developing the plant biotech side of the business into plant pathology, virus eradication, and breeding. It is an exciting time to joins the team as DHN scales the business to dominate the cannabis nursery and dispensary spaces. In May 2020, DHN will be launching its line of branded flower, using DHN genetics cultivated by our customers.

The logistics associate will report to the sales and logistics supervisor and will be responsible for processing, checking, verifying, and packaging orders for shipment. The position requires strong Metrc and computer skills.  The role will require a detailed oriented person who lives to be accurate, and who is a good problem solver. As an internally focused role you must be able to get along with all staff as you will be interacting with each department.  You will ensure shipping and receiving functions are completed in accordance with Dark Heart standards and procedures.

You will be joining a highly motivated team that work in the fast-paced cannabis industry. Applicants must have at least two years of operations and 1 year cannabis experience.  Applicants must be at least 21, and able to pass a background check once a conditional offer is extended.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (INCLUDED, BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Help manage inventory ready to be sold
• Prepare customers final orders once received from inside sales
• Build Boxes
• Oversee quality of product
• Reject damaged goods and correct or refer problems accordingly
• Oversee water maintenance for the product
• Ensure work area is clean, secure, and well maintained
• Ensure products are ready for delivery on time
• Monitor inventory levels to avoid product shortage
• Monitor and report to manager any shortage of supplies
• Follow safety and quality standards
• Strong computer literacy and database management

   KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Shipments sent on time and complete
• Inventory coordinated with inventory manager and accurate
• Supplies stocked and on-hand
• Occasional long hours and some weekends especially during the busy season March - May

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in a similar role (this is entry level)
• Horticulture experience preferred
• Metrc experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of products
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus, but not required.

SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND KNOWLEDGE

• Attention to detail
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Basic mathematics
• Proficient in or willingness to try new systems (i.e. asana, google docs. etc.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Some long hours and weekends

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. WOMEN, PEOPLE OF COLOR AND LGBTQ INDIVIDUALS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age (age 40 and over), citizenship, national origin, disability (as defined by the applicable law), or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy extends to all aspects of employment opportunity including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, transfer, layoff, recall, reduction in force, termination, retirement, placement, training and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The Company complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding the reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals (both Employees and applicants for employment) who are disabled. All employment is at-will.